Peugeot 508

Manufacturer	Peugeot
Production	2011–present
Predecessor	Peugeot 407 Peugeot 607
Class	Large family car
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door estate
Layout	FF layout
Engine	1.6 L VTI (120 PS) 1.6 L THP (156 PS) 1.6 L HDI (112 PS) 2.0 L HDI (140 PS) 2.0 L HDI (163 PS) 2.2 L HDI (204 PS) 2.3 L (171 PS) 2.0 L (147 PS)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,817 mm (110.9 in)
Length	4,792 mm (188.7 in)
Width	1,853 mm (73.0 in)
Height	1,456 mm (57.3 in)
Related	Citroën C5

The Peugeot 508 is a large family car launched in 2010 by French automaker Peugeot. It replaces the Peugeot 407 as well as the larger Peugeot 607, for which no more direct replacement is scheduled. It shares its platform and most engine options with the second-generation Citroën C5: the two cars are produced alongside one another at the company's Rennes Plant,^[1] and in Wuhan, China for sales inside China.^[2]

Overview[link]

The 508 sedan is 4.79 m (189 in) long, while the 508 SW (station wagon) is 4.81 m (189 in) long.^[3] Compared to the Peugeot 407 the 508 has a shorter front overhang and a longer rear passenger compartment.^[4]

After a few initial leaked spyshots the first definitive details and images leaked to the web on 12 July 2010.^[5] Peugeot released additional information on 6 September 2010.^[6] The 508 was officially launched at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.

PSA Peugeot Citroën will build the 508 in China in partnership with Dongfeng Motor, and plans to sell 65,000 units locally in 2012. It was launched there on 10 August 2011.^[7]

It is reported Peugeot expects China to be the largest market for the car, at almost twice of what is expected to be sold in France. It will be the first time for the company to sell more in a country other than France for a model that is available in Europe.^[2]

Technical highlights[link]

Peugeot has equipped the European-market 508 with its HDI common-rail diesel engines. The 1.6-litre HDI 112 can be fitted with the e-HDI 'micro hybrid' system, including an electronically-controlled automatic gearbox, which reduces fuel consumption to 67.2 mpg_-imp (4.20 L/100 km; 56.0 mpg_-US) with CO2 emissions of 109 g/km.^[8] Though this matches the Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion, it features a slightly larger fuel tank which allows it to cover a slightly longer range of 1017 miles.^[9]

The 508 range will also include PSA's HYbrid4 diesel-electric hybrid powertrain, which will reduce fuel consumption further, to 74.3 mpg_-imp (3.80 L/100 km; 61.9 mpg_-US) with CO2 emissions of 99 g/km.^[10]

The top GT version comes with a 201 bhp (150 kW; 204 PS), 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine which generates 338 lb·ft (458 N·m) of torque. It comes mated solely to a six-speed torque converter automatic gearbox which offers manual shifts via paddles or a central selector.

Safety[link]

The 508 received a five-star (of five) Euro NCAP 2011-rating. The score was:

Euro NCAP test results
Peugeot 508 (2011)[11]
Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	32	90%
Child occupant:	43	87%
Pedestrian:	15	41%
Safety assist:	7	97%

508 RXH[link]

Peugeot 508 RXH at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show Peugeot revealed a hybrid-electric crossover station wagon variant of the 508. To distinguish it from other 508s, the RXH features flared wheel arches as well as a new color-coded grill with 3 columns of LED headlights on each side. The Hybrid4 powertrain combined a 120kW 2.0 litre HDi FAP diesel engine with a 28kW electric motor to lower fuel consumption to 4.2 l/100km. The RXH is scheduled to be released in early 2012.^[12]

The 508 RXH will be launched in a single high spec limited edition version, before a full range becomes available.

5 by Peugeot[link]

A concept "hybrid-power" car prefiguring the style of the future 508 coupe, called the Peugeot SR1 was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010.^[13]

Sources reported that Peugeot SR1 would go on sale in 2012.^[14]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official UK 508 website
• EuroNCAP test